Game & Fish Midwest

Each issue of Game & Fish Midwest details proven local strategies for whitetails, turkeys, bass, walleyes and more. Discover the best places to hunt and fish from North Dakota to Kentucky, and learn the top times for success in the field and on the water. Get info on hot new gear and how it performs, as well as updates on trends, regulations, seasons and destinations to help you plan your next outing.

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MOON TIMES • Powered By STREAMLIGHT FLASHLIGHTS

TIP OF THE SPEAR • THE TYPE OF TIP ON A BULLET MATTERS A LOT WHEN HUNTING, SO CHOOSE WISELY.

WHAT THE LULL? • SOME WHITETAIL 'EXPERTS' ARGUE IT'S TIME FOR DOING CHORES AROUND THE HOUSE. WE SAY IT’S TIME TO BE IN THE WOODS.

TRICK OUT A CARGO TRAILER FOR DEER CAMP • HARDEN YOUR BACKCOUNTRY BASE WITH A SECURE, DRY, MOBILE STORAGE POD YOU CAN SLEEP IN.

SAVING SUMMER • AS BIG-GAME ANIMALS TRANSITION THIS MONTH TO WINTER RANGE, BIOLOGISTS ARMED WITH NEW TECHNOLOGY RECONSIDER THE VITAL VALUE OF SUMMER HABITAT.

STALKING SHADOWS • FINDING MULE DEER IN FAR WEST TEXAS REQUIRES A TRAINED EYE, AND GETTING CLOSE ENOUGH FOR A SHOT WITH A LEVER-ACTION .45-70 TAKES SOME LUCK.

MAKE THIS FALL YOUR BEST ONE EVER.

MARLIN LEVER GUNS RETURN • Thanks to Ruger, the classic 1895 in once again in production.

Around THE MIDWEST • A SAMPLING OF THE REGION’S BEST HUNTING AND FISHING OPPORTUNITIES THIS MONTH

PULL & PEEL • NEED A QUICK AND EASY WAY TO BREAST-OUT GAMEBIRDS? LOOK NO FURTHER.

GET A LITTLE SQUIRRELLY • WHEN BUSHYTAILS ARE TOUGH, RESORT TO UNCONVENTIONAL TACTICS FOR MORE SUCCESS ON FOX AND GRAY SQUIRRELS.

WACKY WOODCOCK • OFETN OVERLOOKED BY HUNTERS ,THE WOODCOCK IS SO MUCH MORE THAN A CONSOLATION PRIZE WHEN HUNTING GROUSE.

WOODCOCK WONDERLANDS • Three Upper Midwest states have ample public grounds to walk for woodcock.

HIDDEN GEMS • SMALL PROPERTIES CAN OFFER SURPRISING POTENTIAL FOR BIG BUCKS IF YOU APPROACH THEM CAREFULLY.

COMMON SCENTS • Formulate a scent strategy to convince whitetails that your property is deer central.

THE BLADES OF FALL • WHEN TEMPERATURES DROP IN AUTUMN, LOOK TO SPINNERBAITS, BLADED JIGS AND BLADE BAITS TO UP YOUR GAME.

BLISS BIG-WATER • THE EXPANSIVE WATERS OF LAKE ST. CLAIR AND ITS NEARBY MARSHES OFFER INCREDIBLE WATERFOWL HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES FOR DIVERS, DABBLERS OR A COMBINATION OF BOTH.

BONUS MUSKIES • If you grow tired of the duck-hunting grind or simply want to mix things up, give Lake St. Clair’s muskies a try.

THE MOOSE OF MIRKWOOD • THREE DECADES OF APPLYING FOR A MAINE MOOSE TAG PAYS OFF IN THE HUNT OF A LIFETIME.

MONITORING MAINE’S MOOSE • Hunters help document the effects of winter ticks.

BULL TOOLS • Gear essentials for moose hunting

THE LIGHTER SIDE • HIKE FARTHER TO HUNT PRIME SPOTS WITH A RIFLE THAT DOESN’T WEIGH YOU DOWN.

SPOT, RANGE, SHOOT • THREE RANGEFINDING BINOCULARS THAT FIT ANY BUDGET

THE PROBLEM WITH PRIDE • WHETHER MAN OR BOY, ASKING FOR HELP CAN BE DIFFICULT.